West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James W. “Tripp” Dailey, III, president of W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc., Martinsburg, has been elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). He replaces Tim Spradling, president of Benchmark Construction Company, Inc., Hurricane, who will serve on the Board of[Read More…]
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Long-time lawmaker Tom Azinger dies at 89
By Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A Vienna City Councilman who served more than two decades in the West Virginia House of Delegates is being remembered for his service. Tom Azinger died on Saturday at the age of 89 at Wingate Senior Living. A sitting[Read More…]
Emily Calandrelli to become first West Virginia female space traveler
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Morgantown native Emily Calandrelli is an engineer, MIT graduate, Emmy-nominated television host and New York Times best-selling author. And she will soon become the first West Virginia woman to fly to space. Although the exact date is confidential, Calandrelli announced Tuesday that she[Read More…]
Multi-national company gives 6-month update on $700M investment in West Virginia
By Fred Pace, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s been six months since West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced a South Korean multi-national electronic company was launching a $700 million strategic initiative to grow new business ventures in the state. In January, state officials said the investment from LG Electronics[Read More…]
U.S. Library of Congress books arrive in McDowell County
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH, W.Va. — Books selected at the Library of Congress found their way Tuesday to McDowell County’s library shelves as part of an ongoing program that brings new reading experiences to rural communities. U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., stopped at the McDowell County Public[Read More…]
W.Va. Governor Jim Justice, Babydog in Spotlight at Republican Convention
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The mascot of the Republican Party temporarily switched from the elephant to the English bulldog as Gov. Jim Justice and his furry companion Babydog greeted attendees of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday night. “Babydog’s got a prediction for[Read More…]
Marion County Prosecutor declares year-old White Hall-area bloody shooting closed
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Freeman revealed the results of a year-long investigation into the shooting death of Charles Echols III on Tuesday. At a press conference, Freeman said the decision to perform an exhaustive investigation was the result of prior[Read More…]
ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visits Marshall University for workforce development and cyber security discussions
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visited Marshall University on July 16 for a roundtable with representatives from more than a half dozen colleges and universities located throughout the Appalachian Region focusing on efforts to create a model for cyber security education[Read More…]
World-class bluegrass returns to Tucker County with the annual Pickin’ In Parsons Festival
West Virginia Press Association PARSONS, W.Va. — The award-winning Pickin’ in Parsons bluegrass festival returns, bringing over 20 renowned musical acts to the banks of the Shavers Fork River at the Five River Campground in Parsons, West Virginia, from Tuesday, July 30 through Saturday, August 3. Celebrating two decades as[Read More…]
Bob Huggins and Little General presents $100,000 to support cancer care in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins and representatives from Little General Stores presented a check to staff at the CAMC Cancer Center – Beckley on Friday, July 12. The annual “Evening with Bob Huggins,” fundraiser was held at Fairchild Motor Company showroom in[Read More…]
